Steven Zimmerman
Tuttle,OK
Summary
CHST Certified Safety Supervisor with proven business acumen. Offering strengths in on site safety management and supervision in a wide variety of construction fields. Open minded , quick learner with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across all levels of organization. Strong on Wind, Solar, and Transmission Line projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Safety Representative
Integripath
Prior Lake, MN
03.2023 - Current
- Contracted to Xcel Energy on two 210 megawatt new construction Solar Farms and Transmission lines.
- Monitor Safety Programs of all contractors to ensure compliance.
- Assessed potential workplace hazards, identified corrective measures and documented findings in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and identify preventative measures.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Owner Safety Representative
Integripath
Prior Lake, MN
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Contracted to Xcel Energy as Owners Safety Representative. Wind Farm repower and transmission line construction.
- Monitored safety program of all contractors to ensure compliance
- Conducted safety training for employees and visitors to ensure compliance.
- Assessed workplace conditions for potential hazards, such as chemical exposure and poor ergonomics.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential safety issues.
- Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.
- Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
- Performed regular risk assessments to evaluate the need for additional safety measures or procedures.
Lead Safety Advisor
Progressive
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Contracted thru Progressive GE to Siemens Gamesa as lead Safety Advisor on 52 tower repower and transmission line construction for Mid-American Electric.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Conducted orientation training for all new employees and contractors
- Conducted investigations on incidents and accidents discovered root causes and corrective measures.
- Climbed wind towers to ensure proper safety procedures were being implemented and followed
- Inspections and safety observations conducted to ensure compliance.
- Supervised LOTO program to ensure EIP procedures were in compliance.
- Conduct regular audits on sub-contractors to ensure compliance to safety policies.
Owner Safety Representative
Core Safety Group
Lebanon , TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Contracted to Royal Canine Pet Food Company working directly for the owner on $370 million dollar project to insure safety program is being adhered to by all contractors.
- Optimized workplace operations by training and coaching employees on vital health and safety protocols.
- Assessed safety practices in action as well as injury and incident trends to prepare accurate reports and make accurate improvement recommendations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Conduct inspections and audits on a daily basis
Safety Professional
Core Safety Group
Chattanooga, TN
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Safety Professional contracted to Scherer Construction on a Department of Defense project. Center for virus research located in Alachua Florida
- Duties include safety advisor in the construction of concrete and tilt wall construction to include excavations and crane operations
- Review all PTP (Pre-Task Planning) documents to insure all phases of daily work or included and crew members are advised
- Conduct weekly safety training and coach employee's on safe work practices
- Cultivated and led periodic hazard assessment surveys to meet operational goals in accordance with outside agency reporting.
- Executed risk analysis to mitigate hazards and promote safety in lifting 100,000# concrete panels and fall protection
- Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Safety Professional (Contract)
ZLC Professional Services
Uniontown, PA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Safety Consultant contracted thru ZLC Professional Services to William Charles Electric. Sugar Creek wind farm and transmission line construction located in New Holland, Illinois and Blooming Grove wind farm located in Lexington, Illinois
- Conduct daily safety meetings with all employees and weekly safety training
- Determine root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Train new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors
- Daily onsite inspection of JSA's and work being conducted.
- Responsible for inventory, inspection, and issue of all fall protection equipment
- Responsible for safety practices in construction of sub station, transmission lines and installation of high voltage cable from towers to sub station
- Insured all LOTO was being adhered to throughout construction and energization of all circuits and sub station .
Director of Safety and Field Operations
Flowers Construction
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Supervision of all work contracted to Flowers Construction at Federal Aviation Administration and Wind Farm Projects for multiple companies in various locations throughout the USA.
- Responsible for companies safety program and its implementation
- Enhanced tractability by processing, reviewing and developing organizational systems for project documentation
- Coordinated training for construction teams on-site specific requirements, techniques and procedures
- Liaised with company representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols
- Compiled with operational standards and OSHA regulations
- Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost effective and safe handling of equipment and materials
- Led planning, budgeting and direction of all construction projects
Safety Manager
New Century Investments
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained all safety logs and accident and incident reporting
- Monitored all JSA analysis activities, making on-site personell safety the top priority
- Inspected all equipment and machinery to insure safe operation
- Conducted HSE related surveys, evaluations, inspections and investigations of incidents and accidents
- Assisted company with rectifying safety and hazard issues
- Developed incentive programs and training to enhance safety culture in the company
Construction Superintendent / Safety Manager
New Century Investments
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Conducted daily job and safety briefing to all workers
- Provided daily updates to Project Managers, Foreman, and Contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements
- Provided daily updates to Project Managers, Foreman, and Contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancments
- Reviewed daily compliance of paperwork and operational procedures to promote transparency
- Supervised all construction activities
Skills
- On site safety
- Quality standards
- Incident investigation
- Safety hazards analysis
- Key decision making
- Auditing safety processes
Certifications
- CHST -Certified-BCSP
- OSHA 500-Oklahoma State University
- OSHA 510-Oklahoma State University
- GWO Working in Heights
- GWO First Aid/AED
- GWO Fire Prevention
- GWO Material Handling
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
- 40 HR USACE 385-1-1-OSHA Institute
- Fall Protection Construction and Industry-OSHA Institute
- NEPA 70E For Electrical Safety-High Voltage
- NEPA 70E For Electrical Safety-Low Voltage
- OSHA 10 Construction-OSHA Institute
- OSHA 30 Construction-OSHA Institute
- OSHA 10 General Industry-OSHA Institute
- OSHA 30 General Industry-OSHA Institute
- OSHA 8 HR HAZWOPER Refresher Course 2021
- OSHA 40 HAZWOPER-OSHA Institute
- OSHA 24 HAZWOPER-OSHA Institute
- OSHA Hazardous Communication and GHS-OSHA Institute
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 2021-American Red Cross
Timeline
Owner Safety Representative
Integripath
03.2023 - Current
Owner Safety Representative
Integripath
07.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Safety Advisor
Progressive
08.2021 - 06.2022
Owner Safety Representative
Core Safety Group
06.2021 - 08.2021
Safety Professional
Core Safety Group
03.2021 - 05.2021
Safety Professional (Contract)
ZLC Professional Services
01.2020 - 12.2020
Director of Safety and Field Operations
Flowers Construction
07.2017 - 12.2019
Safety Manager
New Century Investments
02.2014 - 06.2017
Construction Superintendent / Safety Manager
New Century Investments
02.2007 - 01.2014
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